14 Oct HELP WANTED – Adirondack Health Institute

Now Hiring Data Coordinator

Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) is an independent, non-profit organization that is leading the way in rural health care transformation across a nine-county region of the North Country. AHI supports hospitals, physician practices, behavioral health providers, community-based organizations, patients and others in our region to transform healthcare and improve population health.

AHI is seeking dedicated, motivated, and highly passionate individuals who share our drive and commitment to making a difference by improving the health of our community. We are seeking a Data Coordinator for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Communities Opioid Response (RCORP) Implementation Grant, to join our team in our Glens Falls, NY office.

The Data Coordinator serves a key role in the RCORP-Implementation project for managing data within HRSA compliance parameters, organizing files and tracking, collecting, and aggregating data to fulfill required quarterly and biannual reporting requirements. This individual will also assist the Project Director in general administrative support to advance a three-year workplan which focuses on substance use and opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Responsibilities of the Data Coordinator include:

• Ensuring completion of required reporting by directly interacting with Consortium partners to track, collect and report data into HRSA’s Performance Improvement Measurement System.
• Responsibility for scheduling and collecting required data to meet grant deliverables by maintaining multiple data spreadsheets.
• Creating and analyzing program evaluations to ensure that program deliverables are effectively and efficiently met and to identify training gaps.
• Conducting thorough research of multiple areas of substance use disorder to create informational brochures and tools to be disseminated widely across the North Country of New York.
• Executing secure and effective data procedures including maintaining the integrity of data that might contain personally identifiable information.
• Participating in monthly progress calls with a HRSA Project Officer and HRSA-funded technical assistance provider and evaluator.
• Assisting the Project Director in conducting research and collecting information to advance the three-year work plan which focuses on strengthening and expanding substance use disorder and opioid use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in business administration, information systems or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with databases, data procedures and using internet-based technology.

Other Skills:

• Candidates must be able to effectively interact with Consortium partners and other community organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Candidates should possess intermediate to advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• File management skills and online research skills are required.
• The ability to interpret data collection instructions from HRSA and navigate an internet-based data system is required.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to organize resources from a variety of sources and have strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, as well as the ability to balance competing, time-sensitive priorities is a must.

Other Requirements:

• The position schedule is Full-Time; Monday through Friday with occasional early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours to accommodate special events or initiatives.
• The Data Coordinator will have the ability to work remotely, however, must have the ability to travel and report to the office as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle or provide evidence of mobility within the seven-county designated service area (e.g. Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington counties). Travel is primarily local during the business day.
• The Data Coordinator must have the ability to sit (or stand at a standing desk) for prolonged periods of time as documentation work is performed. Must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person, over virtual platforms (e.g. WebEx) and over the telephone. Vision to read printed materials, computer screens and/or other monitoring devices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NOTE: AHI strictly adheres to CDC and NYS COVID-19 guidance and precautions.

NOTE: This is a grant-funded position.

AHI provides a friendly and challenging work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

AHI is leading the way in rural healthcare transformation. By partnering with regional health care providers and community-based organizations, we strive to improve care, lower costs, and realize a healthier future for the Adirondack region. If you want to join a team where your unique experience, skills, and input are valued, this is your new opportunity!

To apply, please click HERE and complete an online application.

AHI is an Affirmative Action EEO employer and provides opportunity for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. AHI will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.